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Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3
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Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 17, 2026 — At the start of 2026, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za identified a group of gambling brands it expected to stand out in the South African market over the course of the year. With Q3 now underway, six…

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Mary Claire Acid Attack Suspect Elvis Opiyo Found Dead
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Mary Claire Acid Attack Suspect Elvis Opiyo Found Dead

Elvis Opiyo, the prime suspect in the March 2026 acid attack on Mary Claire Ochieng, has died at his rented apartment at Amani Court in Umoja Two, Nairobi. Police are treating the death as a suspected suicide after a post-mortem…

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Margaret Wanjiru Gives Ruto Government 30-Day Resignation Notice
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Margaret Wanjiru Gives Ruto Government 30-Day Resignation Notice

Nairobi Rivers Commission Chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has formally notified Head of Public Service Felix Koskei of her decision to resign, stating that she is ready to move on and shift her focus to other endeavors. In an official letter,…

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Know Your Ballot: IEBC Releases Six Colours Kenyans Will Use in 2027
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Know Your Ballot: IEBC Releases Six Colours Kenyans Will Use in 2027

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the official color coding for ballot papers and ballot box lids ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The electoral body revealed the update in a social media…

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SHA Begins Paying Out Old NHIF Claims Worth Ksh10 Million and Below
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SHA Begins Paying Out Old NHIF Claims Worth Ksh10 Million and Below

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued an update regarding the disbursement of verified pending claims worth Ksh10 million and below inherited from the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement released on…

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500 Drones Turn Nyayo Stadium Into a Giant Sky Canvas
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500 Drones Turn Nyayo Stadium Into a Giant Sky Canvas

Nairobi’s skyline transformed into a giant canvas on Wednesday night as 500 illuminated drones took to the skies above Nyayo National Stadium, delivering a spectacular display that celebrated Kenya-China relations and the expanding ties…

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Why Big Football Matches Are Becoming Major Social Events In Nairobi
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Why Big Football Matches Are Becoming Major Social Events In Nairobi

Watching football in Nairobi has developed into a full-blown social event. Major matches have now become focal points, with bars, restaurants, and fan zones, and even viewing parties bringing together the sport with food, music, and…

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“Over My Dead Body,” Ichung’wah Says of Joining DCP
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“Over My Dead Body,” Ichung’wah Says of Joining DCP

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has firmly ruled out any possibility of joining the Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP), dismissing the Rigathi Gachagua-led outfit as a small political party. Speaking during an…

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“This Could Easily Turn Into a Catastrophe,” Warns Weather Expert
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“This Could Easily Turn Into a Catastrophe,” Warns Weather Expert

Meteorologists are urging Kenyans to prepare for an early arrival of unusually heavy rainfall, warning that the upcoming October-November-December (OND) 2026 rainy season could bring significant downpours across the country. Weather expert…

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KRA Customs Smashes Monthly Revenue Record With Ksh92.53 Billion Haul
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KRA Customs Smashes Monthly Revenue Record With Ksh92.53 Billion Haul

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs and Border Control Department opened the 2026/2027 financial year with a record-breaking performance, netting Ksh92.53 billion in July 2026. Surpassing the Treasury’s baseline target of Ksh86.16…

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New KNEAC Bill Proposes 10-Year Jail Terms for Exam Cheating in Kenya
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New KNEAC Bill Proposes 10-Year Jail Terms for Exam Cheating in Kenya

Students, examination administrators, and academic fraudsters face a sweeping legal crackdown under the proposed Kenya National Educational Assessments Council (KNEAC) Bill, 2026. The draft legislation criminalizes a comprehensive range of…

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